MIJA
About this ebook
MiJa is a timeless story that sweeps the reader from the gated town of Mun-gyeong, a mountain pass so high that even the birds cannot fly through it, to the besieged war-torn city of Pusan where they have to live in the shantytown of Ami Dong built from reused gravestones. One day MiJa finds herself in the remote fishing port of Mukho, on the border with North Korea, where she joins the Hae-nyeo: a matriarchal group of fisherwomen.
MiJa is a tale of un-blossomed love, female sacrifice, and how a family’s hopes and dreams are crushed by the weight of historical events that still resonate in modern-day Korea.
About the author
MARK D. ATKINSON was born and raised in York, England but has spent much of his life living, studying and working in South East Asia, and has spent over a decade in South Korea. It took him ten years to research and write his first novel, MiJa. You can find more about the author and download a Korean language version of MiJa by visiting: www.
JANG HYUNJU was born and raised in Mukho, South Korea and has lived in the United States and England. She edited the novel for cultural authenticity and added the feminine touches.
